choice of fuel tank drain?

2002 ACURA TL
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REDBLURB
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2002 Acura TL 6 cyl
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I recently asked about draining my fuel tank and was given two answers. I am wondering which is easier and more practicle; using the dran nut from the bottom of the tank or accessing the fuel pump from the trunk & syphon
Sep 12, 2008 at 9:45 PM
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KHLOW2008
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I would use the drain at the bottom of the tank, it does a better job of getting all of the gas out. This video can show you how to drain the tank incase the drain bolt is stuck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5MH2gnyFH0

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Sep 13, 2008 at 8:47 AM
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